Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Alternatives

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Satisfy your sweet tooth, and make one of these healthy alternatives to your favorite frozen treat.

Ice cream is a widely loved treat. It’s used to celebrate special occasions, keep cool on a hot day or as a treat to satisfy a sweet tooth. However, sometimes you might want a treat that’s a little bit healthier. Here are three ice cream alternatives that can be a healthier choice, are just as delicious, and are made with real fruit. Plus, you can make them at home with the whole family!

Banana “Ice Cream”

4 bananas, sliced and frozen

¾ cup milk, any type (non-fat is the healthiest choice)

2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

4 tsp. vanilla extract

In a blender or food processor, combine the banana and milk. Add more milk for a “soft-serve” consistency.

Add the cocoa powder, adding more for a dark chocolate flavor. Add vanilla.

For different flavors, add in shredded coconut, slivered almonds, walnuts, cashews, cinnamon or peanut butter. Leave out the cocoa powder for a vanilla flavor. To make a strawberry flavored banana “ice cream,” use the below recipe.

Banana Strawberry “Ice Cream”

4 bananas, frozen

4 cups strawberries, frozen

1 cup skim milk

2 tsp. vanilla

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more or less milk to produce desired consistency.